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Weather & Climate in Arou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,797 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 29.8°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,797 ft (2,986 m) |
| Area | 250.4 sq mi (648.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0633°N, 100.4431°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
86 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 79 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 84 km | 20 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 104 km | 21 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 75 km E of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 43 km | 13 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 59 km | 17 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 100 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 93 km | 20 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.0 in |
Arou has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 6°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.0").